How far is Des Moines, IA, from Arcata, CA?
The distance between Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1578 miles / 2539 kilometers / 1371 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Arcata (ACV) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1920 miles / 3090 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 13 minutes.
Arcata–Eureka Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Arcata to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arcata to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1577.727 miles
- 2539.105 kilometers
- 1371.007 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 1573.672 miles
- 2532.580 kilometers
- 1367.484 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Arcata to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Arcata–Eureka Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Arcata and Des Moines?
The time difference between Arcata and Des Moines is 2 hours. Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Arcata.
Flight carbon footprint between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Arcata to Des Moines generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Arcata to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |